Week 36

Welcome Fall with These Cozy Autumn-Inspired Dinners 🍂🍁 - Week 36

Staff

Sep 4, 2023 — 2 min read

The air is crisp, the leaves are turning, and autumn is officially upon us. To celebrate the new season, we’ve curated a week of heartwarming dinners that are as comforting as a woolen blanket. Each dish pays homage to autumn’s bounty and pairs wonderfully with wines that evoke the essence of fall. Without further ado, let's delve into this week's menu!

Monday: Pumpkin Risotto with Sage and Parmesan
Tuesday: Coq au Vin with Root Vegetables
Wednesday: Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
Thursday: Hearty Beef and Mushroom Stew
Friday: Cider-Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Apples

Wine Recommendations 🍷

Chardonnay: Its full-bodied richness pairs well with the creamy pumpkin risotto and butternut squash soup.
Pinot Noir: Light enough for chicken but robust enough for beef, this versatile wine complements most dishes on our menu.
Cabernet Sauvignon: Its bold flavors will stand up to the richness of the beef stew and pork chops.

Get your ovens preheated, your wine glasses ready, and let's toast to the beauty of fall! 🍂🥂 Shopping list below!

Produce

600g Pumpkin, peeled and cubed
1 large Butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
7-8 Apples (Gala or Fuji), cored and sliced
400g Assorted mushrooms (shiitake, portobello, cremini), sliced
400g Carrots, peeled and sliced
200g Turnips, peeled and sliced
200g Parsnips, peeled and sliced
2 large Potatoes, chopped
2 large Onions, chopped
2 medium Onions, finely chopped
1 large Onion, chopped
12-14 cloves Garlic, minced
10 Sage leaves
4-5 sprigs Fresh thyme
Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish

Dairy

100g Parmesan cheese, grated
150 ml Heavy cream (optional)
2 tbsp Butter

Meat & Poultry

1.5 kg Chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, and breast)
1 kg Beef chuck, cut into cubes
200g Smoked bacon, diced
4 Pork chops, bone-in, about 200g each

Pantry Staples

300g Arborio rice
2 tbsp Tomato paste
2 tbsp Flour
2 tbsp Brown sugar
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Rosemary, finely chopped
1 tsp Thyme, finely chopped
1 tsp Ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp Ground nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste

Oils & Liquids

14 tbsp Olive oil
500 ml Apple cider
1 bottle (750 ml) Red wine (preferably Burgundy)
250 ml Red wine
1.5L Chicken or vegetable stock
500 ml Chicken stock
1 liter Vegetable stock
1.5 liters Beef broth

Spices & Herbs

2 Bay leaves

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